Gåstorget, known as Goose Square, is a small, quiet space nestled between the narrow alleys of Överskärargränd and Gåsgränd. Unlike the grand, open squares nearby, this spot is tucked away from the main thoroughfares of Gamla Stan. In the…
Gamla Stan Ghost Alleys
Walk Stockholm’s oldest neighborhood at dusk to trace tales of plagues, executions, and restless spirits. You'll weave through dark, narrow alleys and historic squares, getting a spine-tingling look at medieval history.
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1. Gåstorget
2. Stortorget
Stortorget is the oldest square in Stockholm, characterized by its cluster of narrow, brightly colored merchant houses. Dating back to the thirteenth century, this cobblestoned space in the heart of Gamla Stan once functioned as the city’s…
3. Brända Tomten
Brända Tomten is a triangular public square in Stockholm’s Old Town, identifiable by a large chestnut tree that anchors the open space at the corner of Kindstugatan and Själagårdsgatan. The name, which translates to The Burnt Lot, marks…
4. Köpmantorget
Köpmantorget is a small, triangular square in the heart of Stockholm's medieval district, marked by a bronze sculpture of a mounted knight striking a dragon. This bronze figure, unveiled in nineteen twelve, is a replica of a late…
5. Själagårdsgatan
Själagårdsgatan is a street in Gamla stan identifiable by the chestnut trees near the small square known as Brända Tomten. The name translates to "Soul Building Street," a reference to a charitable institution for the sick and elderly that…
6. Tyska Brunnsplan
Tyska Brunnsplan is a small, triangular square defined by a concave façade of joined buildings and a central well house designed as a miniature Doric temple. The name translates to German Well Square, marking the area where the city’s…
7. Prästgatan
Prästgatan is a narrow, cobbled path in Gamla stan that follows the interior line of Stockholm's original medieval city wall. Sections of the old wall remain embedded within the foundations of the houses lining the route.
8. Mårten Trotzigs Gränd
Mårten Trotzigs Gränd is the narrowest street in Stockholm, a slender passageway that tumbles through the heart of Gamla stan. It consists of thirty-seven stone steps that taper to a width of only ninety centimeters, forming a steep,…